A study of the fundamentals of developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children from birth through age eight. Field observation required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential CDA. Topics include CDA overview, observation skills, and child growth and development. The four functional areas of study are creative, cognitive, physical, and communication
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. Field observation required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs birth to age 3, including an overview of development, quality routines, learning environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
A study of observation skills, assessment techniques, and documentation of children's development. Field observation required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
Principles of child growth and development from age six through fourteen years. Focus on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of development.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Principles of normal growth and development from three years through five years. Emphasizes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. Field observation required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
Principles of typical growth and development from conception through three years of age. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Study of an approved career topic. Research, presentation of findings, and practical applications are emphasized as they relate to the selected topic.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age eight. Field observation required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching music, movement, visual arts, and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking for children birth through age eight.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role, and legislative issues.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Methods used in the identification of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect with an emphasis on developing skills for working with children and families. Includes methods of referral to public and private agencies that deal with investigation and treatment.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
An overview of diverse cultural and multilingual education including familial relationships, community awareness, diversity, and the needs of each and every child.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy learning environment, self, social and guidance.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate credential CDA. The three functional areas of study include family, program management and professionalism
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Application of management procedures for early care education programs. Includes planning, operating, supervising, and evaluating programs. Topics cover philosophy, types of programs, policies, fiscal management, regulations, staffing, evaluation, and communication.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Restrictions:
An in-depth study of the skills and techniques in managing early care and education programs, including legal and ethical Issues, personnel management, team building, leadership, conflict resolution, stress management, advocacy, professionalism, fiscal analysis and planning parent education/partnerships, and technical applications in programs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Restrictions:
An advanced study of the skills and techniques in administering early care and education programs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Exploration of development and implementation of curriculum for children with special needs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
A study of programs for the school age child, including an overview of development, learning environments, materials, activities and guidance techniques.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Field experience required.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 15.0
Restrictions:
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 15.0